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Based in Madison and Milwaukee, it serves members across Wisconsin and around the world through branches, phone support and digital banking.","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://uwcu.org","updated_at":"2026-11-07T05:16:22.534903+00:00"}]},{"header":"Identity","sections":[{"key":"mission","label":"Mission","shape":"text","content":"To help people improve their financial well-being and reach their goals while putting members’ best interests first.","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://uwcu.org","updated_at":"2026-11-07T05:16:22.534903+00:00"},{"key":"website","label":"Website","shape":"text","content":"https://uwcu.org","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://uwcu.org","updated_at":"2026-11-07T05:16:22.534903+00:00"},{"key":"voice_tone","label":"Voice & tone","shape":"text","content":"Friendly, conversational, inclusive, transparent and member-focused.","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://uwcu.org","updated_at":"2026-11-07T05:16:22.534903+00:00"},{"key":"founded","label":"Founded","shape":"text","content":"Nearly nine decades ago; the exact founding year is not stated in the provided content.","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://uwcu.org","updated_at":"2026-11-07T05:16:22.534903+00:00"},{"key":"headquarters","label":"Headquarters","shape":"text","content":"Madison, Wisconsin","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://uwcu.org","updated_at":"2026-11-07T05:16:22.534903+00:00"},{"key":"parent_ownership","label":"Parent ownership","shape":"text","content":"Member-owned financial cooperative; no parent company is identified.","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://uwcu.org","updated_at":"2026-11-07T05:16:22.534903+00:00"}]},{"header":"Offerings","sections":[{"key":"problem_solved","label":"Problem solved","shape":"text","content":"Helps individuals and families manage everyday banking, borrowing, saving, investing and financial planning with fewer fees, accessible support and educational resources.","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://uwcu.org","updated_at":"2026-11-07T05:16:22.534903+00:00"},{"key":"core_capabilities","label":"Core capabilities","shape":"text","content":"Checking and everyday banking\nSavings, money market accounts and certificates\nVehicle loans and refinancing\nHome loans and mortgages\nHome equity lines of credit\nCredit cards\nOnline and mobile banking\nOverdraft and Balance Backup services","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://uwcu.org","updated_at":"2026-11-07T05:16:22.534903+00:00"},{"key":"products","label":"Products / SKUs","shape":"text","content":"Rewards Checking\nHigh Yield Savings\nCertificates\nMoney Market accounts\nVehicle loans\nHome loans and mortgages\nHome equity lines of credit\nCredit cards","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://uwcu.org","updated_at":"2026-11-07T05:16:22.534903+00:00"},{"key":"pricing","label":"Pricing","shape":"text","content":"Rewards Checking has no monthly fee and no minimum balance requirement. UW Credit Union states that applicable overdraft or Balance Backup fees are $5, limited to one per business day, with no fee when the balance is short by less than $10. Published rates and promotional offers vary by product and term.","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://uwcu.org","updated_at":"2026-11-07T05:16:22.534903+00:00"}]},{"header":"Audience","sections":[{"key":"target_industry","label":"Target industry","shape":"text","content":"Financial services","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://uwcu.org","updated_at":"2026-11-07T05:16:22.534903+00:00"},{"key":"customer_base","label":"Customer base","shape":"text","content":"Individuals, families, students, retirees, homebuyers, borrowers, savers and small-business or community members in Wisconsin and beyond. 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